Patents by Inventor Harald Vögele
Harald Vögele has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10154811Abstract: A mobile detection appliance and a method for detecting and evaluating a measuring signal that is indicative of the breathing of a sleeping person are used in connection with the observation of sleep-related breathing disorders. Instruments for detecting signals that are indicative of the breathing of a patient are also used. Solutions that enable an especially reliable examination in terms of the occurrence of sleep-related sleeping disorders, especially in the usual surroundings of the person concerned, are provided. The mobile detection appliance includes a sensor device for detecting a nasal flow signal that is indicative of a nasal respiratory gas flow, and/or a respiratory flow signal that is indicative of an oral respiratory gas flow, in addition to an electronic data processing unit that includes a memory device and processes the respiratory flow signals that are indicative of the temporal course of the nasal and oral respiration.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2004Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GMBHInventors: Stefan Madaus, Caspar Graf von Stauffenberg, Harald Vögele, Dieter Heidmann, Dieter Klaus
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Patent number: 9827387Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device comprises a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Hartmut Schneider, Jörg Meier, Dieter Heidmann, Harald Vögele, Stefan Madaus, Rainer Jakobs, Stefan Schätzl, Richard Brandmeier
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Publication number: 20150028519Abstract: A headband for use in supporting a breathing mask on a user's face comprises a flexible band body that is provided with upper and lower band portions. At least some portions of the band body are made of a foamed plastic material. The headband may be provided with a supporting structure made of a material in which at least some portions of the supporting structure can be individually adjusted to the shape of the back of the user's head. A method for producing the headband and the supporting structure include injecting a plastic material into a first molding tool space to form a stiffening layer, subsequently, injecting a pore-forming plastic material into a second molding tool space such that the pore-forming plastic material at least partially covers the stiffening layer to form a cushion layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Bernd LANG, Achim BIENER, Martin BECHTEL, Harald VÖGELE, Caspar Graf STAUFFENBERG
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Patent number: 8875710Abstract: An application device for a breathing mask arrangement includes a base portion, a holding portion structured to support a mask and pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, a right arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, and a left arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis. The right and left arm elements are each provided with a contact portion for bearing against a right and a left forehead zone respectively of a mask user. The holding portion, the right arm element, and left arm element can be pivoted with respect to the base portion about the respective first, second, and third pivot axes.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Dieter Heidmann, Richard Brandmeier, Stefan Madaus, Harald Voegele
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Patent number: 8856975Abstract: The invention relates to a headband means (1) used for applying a breathing mask (2) in a user's facial area. Said headband means (1) comprises a flexible band body that is provided with upper and lower band portions (3, 4) and is used for transmitting the mask holding forces required for applying the breathing mask. At least some portions of the band body are made of a foamed plastic material. The invention further relates to an application device (102) for a breathing mask, comprising a headband means which extends around the back of a user's head. The headband means encompasses a supporting structure (S) made of a material that can at least once be temporarily brought into a state in which at least some portions of the headband means can be individually adjusted to the shape of the back of the user's head.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Bernd Lang, Achim Biener, Martin Bechtel, Harald Vögele, Caspar Graf Stauffenberg
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Publication number: 20140000612Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device comprises a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Hartmut SCHNEIDER, Jörg MEIER, Dieter HEIDMANN, Harald VÖGELE, Stefan MADAUS, Rainer JAKOBS, Stefan SCHÄTZL, Richard BRANDMEIER
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Patent number: 8522781Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device comprises a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Hartmut Schneider, Jörg Meier, Dieter Heidmann, Harald Vögele, Stefan Madaus, Rainer Jakobs, Stefan Schätzl, Richard Brandmeier
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Patent number: 8469025Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas, a humidifying apparatus, a respiratory gas tube and a connecting apparatus therefor. The apparatus of the invention includes a blowing device for delivering the respiratory gas, a housing device which has a bottom region, a top surface region and a side region extending upwardly between the top surface region and the cover region, as well as a connecting device for connecting a humidifying apparatus for humidifying the respiratory gas, wherein the connecting device is arranged in the side region of the apparatus in such a way that the humidifying apparatus can be laterally coupled thereto. The humidifying apparatus according to the invention is distinguished by a partial amount discharge device for passing a partial amount of the liquid pre-stored in a liquid storage space into a humidifying region.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Mayer, Harald Genger, Stefan Madaus, Andreas Klopp, Stefan Schatzl, Harald Vögele, Bernd Lang
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Publication number: 20130000648Abstract: A holding arrangement for a respiratory mask includes a strap portion having at least a portion providing a multi-layered construction including a rigid or semi-rigid material enclosed by a softer, patient contacting material. The rigid or semi-rigid material includes a flat plastic layer and the softer, patient contacting material includes a fabric layer provided between the flat plastic layer and the patient's skin and adapted to contact the patient's skin. Lateral edges of the multi-layered construction are fixed by stitching.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: MAP Medizin Technologie GmbHInventors: Stefan Rolf MADAUS, Harald VÖGELE
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Publication number: 20120145157Abstract: The invention relates to a headband means (1) used for applying a breathing mask (2) in a user's facial area. Said headband means (1) comprises a flexible band body that is provided with upper and lower band portions (3, 4) and is used for transmitting the mask holding forces required for applying the breathing mask. At least some portions of the band body are made of a foamed plastic material. The invention further relates to an application device (102) for a breathing mask, comprising a headband means which extends around the back of a user's head. The headband means encompasses a supporting structure (S) made of a material that can at least once be temporarily brought into a state in which at least some portions of the headband means can be individually adjusted to the shape of the back of the user's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: MAP Medizin-Technology GmbHInventors: Bernd Lang, Achim Biener, Martin Bechtel, Harald Vögele, Caspar Graf Stauffenberg
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Patent number: 8132270Abstract: The invention relates to a headband means (1) used for applying a breathing mask (2) in a user's facial area. Said headband means (1) comprises a flexible band body that is provided with upper and lower band portions (3, 4) and is used for transmitting the mask holding forces required for applying the breathing mask. At least some portions of the band body are made of a foamed plastic material. The invention further relates to an application device (102) for a breathing mask, comprising a headband means which extends around the back of a user's head. The headband means encompasses a supporting structure (S) made of a material that can at least once be temporarily brought into a state in which at least some portions of the headband means can be individually adjusted to the shape of the back of the user's head.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2004Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Map Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Bernd Lang, Achim Biener, Martin Bechtel, Harald Vögele, Caspar Graf Stauffenberg
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Patent number: 8061354Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device includes a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Hartmut Schneider, Jörg Meier, Dieter Heidmann, Harald Vögele, Stefan Madaus, Rainer Jakobs, Stefan Schätzl, Richard Brandmeier
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Publication number: 20110220111Abstract: An application device for a breathing mask arrangement includes a base portion, a holding portion structured to support a mask and pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a first pivcit axis, a right arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, and a left arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis. The right and left arm elements are each provided with a contact portion for bearing against a right and a left forehead zone respectively of a mask user. The holding portion, the right arm element, and left arm element can be pivoted with respect to the base portion about the respective first, second, and third pivot axes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Dieter Heidmann, Richard Brandmeier, Stefan Madaus, Harald Voegele
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Patent number: 7967014Abstract: An application device for a breathing mask arrangement includes a base portion, a holding portion structured to support a mask and pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, a right arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, and a left arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis. The right and left arm elements are each provided with a contact portion for bearing against a right and a left forehead zone respectively of a mask user. The holding portion, the right arm element, and left arm element can be pivoted with respect to the base portion about the respective first, second, and third pivot axes.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Dieter Heidmann, Richard Brandmeier, Stefan Madaus, Harald Voegele
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Patent number: 7562658Abstract: A holding device for a respiratory mask, especially for use in the field of sleep medicine, includes a headband which, in an application position, extends from the forehead area of the patient to behind the ear area of the patient, whereby the headband is provided with a flexible reinforcing insert for reinforcing the headband in a lateral direction. This makes it advantageously possible to provide the mask retention forces, which are necessary for reliably applying a respiratory mask, in a manner that is very compatible with regard to ergonomics.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: MAP Medizin Technologie GmbHInventors: Stefan Madaus, Harald Vögele
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Patent number: 7320323Abstract: The invention concerns a breathing mask arrangement for feeding a respiratory gas to a patient. The invention further concerns a forehead support device for same. The breathing mask arrangement according to the invention includes an arch body, a sealing lip means for bearing against the surface of the face of a mask user, a respiratory gas conduit means for feeding respiratory gas to a mask internal space which is defined by the arch body and which is in communication with the nose and/or mouth opening of the user of the mask. The breathing mask arrangement according to the invention is distinguished by an application structure for application of the sealing lip means jointly with the arch body, wherein the application structure has a carrier portion on which a respiratory gas conduit member in the form of a docking port is releasably mounted.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2002Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Bernd Lang, Achim Biener, Dieter Heidmann, Stefan Madaus, Harald Vögele
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Publication number: 20060191538Abstract: An application device for a breathing mask arrangement includes a base portion, a holding portion structured to support a mask and pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, a right arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, and a left arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis. The right and left arm elements are each provided with a contact portion for bearing against a right and a left forehead zone respectively of a mask user. The holding portion, the right arm element, and left arm element can be pivoted with respect to the base portion about the respective first, second, and third pivot axes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Applicant: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Dieter Heidmann, Richard Brandmeier, Stefan Madaus, Harald Voegele
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Patent number: 7059326Abstract: An application device for a breathing mask arrangement includes a base portion, a holding portion structured to support a mask and pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, a right arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, and a left arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis. The right and left arm elements are each provided with a contact portion for bearing against a right and a left forehead zone respectively of a mask user. The holding portion, the right arm element, and left arm element can be pivoted with respect to the base portion about the respective first, second, and third pivot axes.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2002Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbHInventors: Dieter Heidmann, Richard Brandmeier, Stefan Madaus, Harald Voegele
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Patent number: 6626176Abstract: A method and a device for switching to the inspiration or expiration phase during CPAP therapy are disclosed. By means of a first high threshold value and a second low threshold value non-specific influences on the first derivative of the gas flow curve are suppressed in the corresponding breathing phase and the transition to the corresponding following gas phase is determined with high sensitivity. The invention further relates to methods for recognizing and suppressing the influence of the pulse or for switching to the inspiration phase in case of shallow breathing. The advantages of the invention are greater switching accuracy and improved safety for the patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: MAP Medizintechnik fur Arzt und Patient GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Stefan Madaus, Harald Vögele, Jutta Griebel
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Publication number: 20030075182Abstract: An application device for a breathing mask arrangement includes a base portion, a holding portion structured to support a mask and pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, a right arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, and a left arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis. The right and left arm elements are each provided with a contact portion for bearing against a right and a left forehead zone respectively of a mask user. The holding portion, the right arm element, and left arm element can be pivoted with respect to the base portion about the respective first, second, and third pivot axes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Dieter Heidmann, Richard Brandmeier, Stefan Madaus, Harald Voegele